DJ Strouse

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Gourmet Cafe (Sandwiches and Salads)

June 3rd, 2008 1 Comment

How I Found It:
My boss, Bob, took me and his partner, Alan, here on my first day.
Experience:
Very European. Started by a Brit expat. Offers a huge range of beef, chicken, and vegetarian burgers and salads. What struck me most was how fresh the food tasted. I picked up a carrot, apple, [...]

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Merrylin Restaurant (Chinese)

June 3rd, 2008 No Comments

How I Found It:
When I told my boss where I was shacking up for the summer, he suggested Merrylin as a good nearby restaurant. It is literally across the (large, busy, dangerous) street.
Experience:
Disappointing food and service. There were very few vegetarian options so I was primed to give a bad review. The [...]

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Vegetarian Lifestyle (Chinese Vegetarian)

June 3rd, 2008 No Comments

How I Found It:
A friend from work, Alan, took me and two others, Margaret and Delia, here for a quick lunch.
Experience:
Pressed for time, we ordered 4 set lunches and a plate of Ma Pan tofu that came out in under 5 minutes. The variety was amazing! Pumpkin soup, spicy peanuts, brown rice, cucumber [...]

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